Tim Hortons plants flag in Middle East

October 5, 2011

Less than a month after opening a unit in Dubai, its first outside of North America, Tim Hortons has put plans into place for a much larger footprint in the…

Baskin-Robbins teams up with Kraft to fight hunger

October 5, 2011

Baskin-Robbins has teamed up with Kraft Foods to support the Feeding America campaign with an objective of donating 25 million meals to those in need.

Commentary: Ten lessons the restaurant industry can learn from Steve Jobs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Innovator, visionary, entrepreneur always kept a focus on the customer.

Captain D's appoints local marketing leader

October 4, 2011

Captain D's has named Margo Mize as senior director of local store marketing.

EVOS forms corporate advisory board

October 4, 2011

Florida-based EVOS has formed its first Advisory Board, which will provide guidance to the chain's leadership team as it prepares and executes its next chapter…

NRA takes job message to Capitol Hill

October 4, 2011

The National Restaurant Association took its jobs message to Capitol Hill Tuesday, sharing with congressional staff the economic significance of tourism and…

Whataburger debuts new marketing campaign

October 4, 2011

Whataburger will launch an all-new marketing campaign during the week of Oct. 10, the chain's first new campaign in nine years.

Yum! Brands lifted again by China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 4, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced its third quarter 2011 results for the period ended Sept. 3, including an operating profit growth of 7 percent in China and …

Wendy's announces Veterans Advantage discounts

October 3, 2011

Wendy's and Veterans Advantage have partnered for a national military family initiative, providing all Veterans Advantage members special discounts throughout…

Ground Round CEO named NRA 2012 Convention Chair

October 3, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has selected Jack Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative LLC (IOC), to serve as its…

TravelCenters of America opens first full menu Dunkin' Donuts

October 2, 2011

TravelCenters of America LLC has opened its first full menu Dunkin' Donuts at the Petro Stopping Center in Carl's Corner, Texas.

Subway opens more than 400 locations in August, September

October 2, 2011

Throughout August and September, the Subway restaurant chain opened more than 400 new locations in 44 countries, 36 states and seven Canadian provinces.

Dean Foods named as McDonald's Supplier of the Year

September 29, 2011

McDonald's USA has selected Dean Foods, a dairy supplier for many McDonald's restaurants, as its 2011 U.S. Supplier of the Year.

Jersey Mike's plans Komen for the Cure fundraising day

September 29, 2011

Jersey Mike's Subs will celebrate "Mike's Way to a Cure Day" nationwide on Oct. 5, benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Burger King launches Scholars Program fundraiser

September 29, 2011

The Have It Your Way Foundation, Burger King's charitable arm, will launch its annual fall fundraiser Oct. 1 in support of the BK Scholars Program.

Cold Stone Creamery plans to enter Australian market

September 28, 2011

Arizona-based Cold Stone Creamery is actively seeking an Australian-based franchise partner to launch the brand in that country. According to…

Former Burger King CEO lobbies for Cosi control

September 28, 2011

Blum Growth Fund, LLC is leading an effort to improve company performance and increase shareholder value at Cosi, according to Brad Blum, founder and CEO for…

Arby's launches healthier kids meal

September 28, 2011

Arby's is the latest QSR to launch a healthier kids' meal option. Beginning Oct. 3, the chain will roll out a new kids' meal that includes Chiquita apple…

Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Panda Restaurant Group deploys solution to capture tax credits

September 27, 2011

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has selected Incentives Advisors' Incentives+ tax credit screening solution to identify tax credits and incentives available in the…